A tradition since 1936, join Grow Clay County as we celebrate our community at our annual Piotique festival.

Held each year on the last Saturday of September!

Piotique comes from smashing two words together, Pioneer and Antique.

Stay tuned to for the 2023 Grand Marshal and Theme! ?

Each year, hundreds of people return to Clay Center to celebrate class reunions, family reunions, and all the exciting things that have happened in Clay Center over the past year.

Enjoy food & craft vendors, game booths, exciting activities, live music, and dancing in downtown Clay Center!

Pre-Order your Piotique Shirt!

There will be a limited number of Piotique Shirts available for purchase the day of the event! Order yours before August 31st to be guaranteed a shirt!

Mark A. Chapman 2M and 10K

The course is GPS measured and will have computerized chip timing.

Both the 10K and 2 Mile race will begin and end in front of the Piotique Celebration main stage in downtown Clay Center, KS. (707 5th St.)

The course includes five mile markers, two water stations, and refreshments post-race. Awards will be given to the first male and female finishers overall and to the first three male and female finishers in each age division.

Dry-fit t-shirts are included with the entry fee submitted by the deadline, September 7th.

For your own safety no headphones will be allowed. No refunds unless the entire Piotique event is canceled by the Grow Clay County.

Thank you for participating in the 2023 Mark A. Chapman Piotique Run!

Check in: 6:45AM

Start Time: 7:30AM

Course Closes: 9:30AM

AGE DIVISIONS: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-69, 70 & over

ENTRY DEADLINE: September 7th (to be guaranteed a t-shirt)

Register Here for 2M and 10K

Route Map

Parade Information

We are excited to be hosting the Annual Piotique Grand Parade in Clay Center on Saturday, September 30th at 2:00 p.m.

All parade entries are FREE! We ask each business/organization enter only one unit.

Entries are due by Friday, September 16th!

DAY-OF ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Join in on the FUN of our Float Contest! This year's theme is "Feels like Home" #TigerFamily ! Floats will be judged on creativity, use of theme, and enthusiasm!

Parade line-up starts at 12:30! Parade numbers can be picked up at the Grow Clay County office starting Monday, September 19th or at the Grow Clay County tent during Piotique.

Your number should be displayed on the DRIVER'S SIDE of your entry during the parade to face the announcers.

It is VERY important to be in numerical order so the announcers read the correct script for the correct float.

Grand Parade Registration

5th Annual Java Junkies T-Rex Race

Join us for the 5th Annual Java Junkies T-Rex Race! This fan favorite event is back and going to better than ever! It will begin at 9AM in downtown Clay Center on Saturday, September 30th. The Race will be held on 5th Street, between Lincoln Avenue and Court Street. There will be several heat races and the winner of each heat race will face off in a FEATURE RACE! The winner of the Feature Race will choose which local non-profit will receive the proceeds! More information will be sent to the participants when all entries are received.

Register by filling out the form below! All businesses and individuals welcome (participants must be 16 years or older)!

Have Questions? See Mike at Java Junkies located at 505 Court Street, Clay Center, KS or call (785) 632-2929.

5th Annual Twin Valley Cornhole Tournament

Join us for the 5th Annual Twin Valley Cornhole Tournament. Each team consists of two players. The team fee is $20.00, no refunds unless the entire Piotique Festival is canceled by Grow Clay County.

Tournament will be held in the beer garden in front of 15-24 Brew House (420 Lincoln Ave.) & The Eagles of Clay Center (415 Lincoln Ave.) in downtown Clay Center. Check-in starts immediately following the Piotique Grand Parade, approximately 3:00 p.m. It will be a double elimination tournament. Cash prizes for 1st-3rd Place!

Register online by filling out the form below. Thank you for participating in Piotique 2023!

Click Here to Order your 2023 Piotique Shirt

Date : September 30, 2023

Location : Downtown Clay Center

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